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James V. Beaman, Lucile Christenson

James V. Beaman

James V. Beaman, 56, of Taylor, WI, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at the Grand View Care Center, Blair.

James was born Aug. 4, 1951, in Dexter, IA, to parents Donald and Phyllis (Armstrong) Beaman. His family moved to Taylor and he graduated from Taylor High School. He served his country in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he moved to Minnesota. He married Donna Martin on Jan. 15, 1993, in Plymouth, MN.

He was employed as a master carpenter, building homes in Minnesota. He returned to Taylor in 2000 and worked as a handyman for several years.

He enjoyed spending time camping and also traveling, taking trips to Hawaii and Mexico.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; one step-son, Christopher Martin of Maple Grove, MN; two daughters, Janelle Beaman of Taylor and Jamie Beaman-Rose-Luv of Taylor; three step-daughters, Colleen (Tom) Casey of Plymouth, MN, Deanna (Rob) Reiss of Plymouth, MN, and Sherri (Bob) Salonek of Rosemount, MN; his mother, Phyllis Beaman of Taylor; four brothers, Pat (Diane) Beaman of Oregon, Gus (Joanne) Beaman of Denmark, Kevin (Lorrie) Beaman of Taylor and Brian (Julie) Beaman of Taylor; one sister, Mary (Bill) Risch of Tomah; 11 grandchildren, Chet and Jasmine Rose, Tianna Beaman, Rayna Beaman, Alli Oligney, Spencer and Nathan Smith, Brandon and Brittney Reiss, and Kyle and Courtland Martin; besides many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Beaman, on July 7, 2004.

A visitation and time of remembrance for James V. Beaman was held on Wednesday evening, Sept. 26, at the Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home, Hixton, with military rites provided by American Legion Post #368. Burial of ashes will be at a later date.

Lucile Christenson

Lucile Christenson, 93, of Sparta, died Wednesday, Oct.3, 2007, at the Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta. She was born on Sept. 6, 1914, in Purdy Valley, Monroe County, WI, to William and Mildred (Haefner) Purdy.

She grew up and attended Purdy Valley School through the 8th grade. She then attended four years of high school in Tomah. After graduation from high school, she attended one year of teachers training on the fourth floor of the Tomah High School. Lucile taught grade school at Little La Crosse Valley, Tarr Valley, and Fletcher School. Some of her students still remember her as their teacher.

Lucile married George Christenson on April 19, 1941, in Waukon, IA. To this union their son, Gene, was born. They lived in Purdy Valley until the U.S. Government bought them out to build Camp McCoy. Then they moved to Bush Prairie, where they farmed for many years.

They moved to Sparta where they lived in their home until they both moved to the Morrow Memorial Home in September of 2005.

Lucile was involved with 4-H Clubs in earlier years. She also was involved with and held an office with the American Cancer Society for many years. Lucile loved to dance and play cards, especially bridge. Lucile held an office as a director with the A.C.B.L. Lucille had many friends and people who cared about her. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by a son, Gene (Joanne) Christenson of Bloomington, MN; a grandson, Eric (Teresa) Christenson of Woodbury, MN; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Joy Christenson of Woodbury, MN; a sister, Sylvia (Douglas) Christenson of Madison; a sister-in-law, Helen Meyer of Sparta; nephews Larry Christenson, David, Ronnie, Darrell Meyer; nieces Susan Williams and Sandra Lehmann.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Gladys (Earl) Shutter; a nephew, Duane Shutter, and her beloved husband, George Christenson.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta, with Rev. Ronald Sherid officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Sparta.

Friends and family may call at the Lanham-Miller Funeral Home on Friday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Online condolences may be offered at www.lanham-miller.com.

The Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.